Health Information

Our Health Staff

There is a health office at every school staffed by an RN who is available to provide needed nursing care, first aid, administer daily physician-prescribed medication, and support student health plans. Lead nurse, Mary Phelps, 847-945-1075 x4181, oversees all health services.

When to Send Your Child Back to School

As if it weren’t difficult enough to figure out when to keep a child home from school, parents often find it equally hard to tell when it’s time to send their child back to school. Here are a few basic guidelines:

Your child no longer exhibits signs of pain or illness.

Your child is fever free for at least 24 hours. (100 F)

Your child is sleeping well and appears energetic.

Bodily functions have returned to normal.

If antibiotics have been prescribed, your child needs to be on the medication for at least 24 hours or longer before returning to school. Be sure to follow the doctors’ recommendations for school participation and turn in notes if there are any restrictions on activity.

The “runny nose” has diminished to the sniffles, easily controlled with wiping and the mucous is clear.

Your child’s cough is infrequent and non-productive.

Your child is eating, playing and pretty much back to normal.

Hearing & Vision Screening

During the school year, District 109 students may have their hearing and vision screened by school health personnel. Parents will be notified if results require a follow-up visit with an outside healthcare professional.

Health Forms & Documents

Erin's Law - Keeping Children Safe

District 109 implements a prevention-oriented child sexual abuse program to teach students age-appropriate techniques for recognizing and reporting sexual abuse. In addition, the links below provide parents with information regarding the warning signs of child sexual abuse and additional resource information.

Warning signs may include physical signs and sudden changes in behavior and emotions. However, children who have been sexually abused may show no signs at all. And remember, these signs may be caused by other things than sexual abuse.

Physical Signs:

Difficulty walking or sitting

Redness, rashes, bleeding in the genital or anal area

Bladder or urinary tract infections, painful bowel movements

Frequent headaches or stomachaches

Sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy

Behavioral and Emotional Signs:

A sudden change in behavior or personality

Depression, anxiety

Withdrawing from family, friends or activities

Acting aggressively

Problems at school

Regressing behavior such as wetting their bed or sucking their thumb

Nightmares, sleep problems

Showing fear or reluctance to be around people, places and activities

Acting out sexually

Showing knowledge of sex that is not age appropriate

Self destructive behavior such as cutting themselves, eating disorders, alcohol or drug use

Children who have been sexually abused may also experience feelings of guilt, shame, betrayal, confusion, and embarrassment.

Also, be aware of an older, more dominant child, teenager and/or an adult who seems to want to spend time alone with your child. They may be trying to groom your child for abuse. Grooming involves gaining the trust of the child and family in order to have access to the child with the intention of using them in a sexual way. Be alert to the signs of sexual abuse. If you have been told about abuse or even suspect abuse, report it! In Illinois, call 1-800-25ABUSE (1-800-252-2873).

For Staff & Parents: CPR & AED Tutorials

District 109 encourages parents and staff to understand how to perform hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation and to use an automated external defibrillators.